Skip to main content
Home
Search
Submit a story
u3a newsletter
Find a u3a
communications@u3a.org.uk
Telephone: +44(0)208 466 6139
Home
Search
Submit a story
u3a newsletter
Find a u3a
Welcome to u3a Sources
the u3a blog dedicated to sharing, inspiring and learning
Search sources
Solving family history puzzles with facial recognition techniques
Published: 19 June 2025
Chalfonts u3a member Denise, a former Chief Immigration Officer, shares how facial recognition techniques can help with family history research.
Slowly savouring the novels of Jane Austen
Published: 12 June 2025
Frank is part of an Interest Groups Online group exploring the novels of Jane Austen. He talks about why her novels still hold so much appeal after all this time.
How to create a volunteering culture at your u3a
Published: 05 June 2025
To mark Volunteers' Week, we have asked three u3as about the things they have done to encourage volunteering at their u3a.
Exploring Diversity in Bristol
Published: 29 May 2025
Beginning as a group focussed on world cuisine, the Exploring Diversity group at Bristol u3a is evolving into one celebrating other forms of diversity.
Travelling the world - from our armchairs
Published: 22 May 2025
At Swansea u3a, members meet together to share interactive presentations on the places they've visited, from Tasmania to India.
Bienvenido a Harborough Town
Published: 15 May 2025
A u3a Spanish Improvers group put their language skills to the test when a group of Spanish fans came to support Harborough Town football team.
A boy's memories of VE Day
Published: 08 May 2025
Durham u3a member James reminisces on his experience of VE Day, when he was a 12 year old boy living in Barnet.
How to celebrate volunteering in your u3a
Published: 01 May 2025
Three u3as discuss the ways that they thank the volunteers at their u3a.
A week in the life of a u3a member
Published: 24 April 2025
Geoff shares the u3a activities that keep him busy every day of the week.
A booming sport at Beeston u3a
Published: 17 April 2025
Malcolm started a pickleball group at Beeston u3a which has transformed his social life.
Derby u3a celebrates 40 successful years
Published: 10 April 2025
Derby u3a continue their 40th anniversary celebrations with a party showcasing over thirty of its groups.
Passing through Kidderminster Station
Published: 03 April 2025
Julia, one of the Wyre Forest u3a Station Adopters, reflects on the people and moments she has glimpsed while gardening at Kidderminster station.
1
2
3
4
5
…
42
